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Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 was commenced on 1 June 2007 in respect of children aged under 5. In 2008, the then Government decided, in the light of financial circumstances, to defer further implementation of the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. Part 2 of the Disability Act, inter alia, provides for an assessment of the needs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The level of funding available for the health budget and the extent of the savings required in the health sector are being considered as part of the estimates and budgetary process for 2014 which is currently underway. Pending completion of the national estimates, budgetary and service planning process for 2014, it is not possible to predict the service levels to be provided next year for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Services Funding (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The level of funding available for the health budget and the extent of the savings required in the health sector are being considered as part of the estimates and budgetary process for 2014 which is currently underway. Pending completion of the national estimates, budgetary and service planning process for 2014 it is not possible to predict the service levels to be provided next year for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Congregated Settings Report (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identifies that around 4000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland live in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: European Disability Strategy (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As part of the actions for 2010-2015 of the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, the European Commission is examining the implications of a mutual recognition of disability cards and related entitlements. Based on the findings of a study on 'Disability Benefits and Entitlements in European Countries' of the European Network of European Experts in Disability and a study conducted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Eligibility (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Motorised Transport Grant Scheme, which was abolished on 26th February last, was a grant payable by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to successful applicants, over the age of 17 years, towards the purchase of a vehicle and/or adaptations to a vehicle, where the vehicle was essential to retain employment. The scheme, as it then operated, had no upper age limit. Apart from the "retain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Eligibility (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is a system of financial support for people who require long-term nursing home care. The Information Booklet and Application Forms for the scheme can be found on the HSE website at www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/olderpeople/nhss/. These are also available from the local Nursing Homes Support Office. The relevant Nursing Homes Support Office for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Mental health services in HSE West, including Galway and Roscommon which operates as one administrative unit, has been resourced to implement A Vision for Change . This involves modernising the service in this particular area, thus giving better outcomes for both patients and staff. However, existing resources in Galway/Roscommon need to be re-shaped, and the priority for some time has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: The Government decided in June last that new statutory provisions should be established to provide individual payments to people with severe disabilities who require additional income to address the costs of their mobility needs. An inter-departmental group, chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach, is working to develop detailed proposals for the operation of a new statutory scheme and is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Issues (15 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly Provision (10 Oct 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: Government policy is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Approximately €392 million has been allocated by the Health Service Executive in 2013 to provide for community support services, including the Home Help Service, Home Care Packages, day care and meals-on-wheels. The HSE estimate that approximately...